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Greater Ghast of Leng

Large · Aberration · CR 8 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

17 (natural armor)

153 (18d10+54)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Aberration

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 3900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Constitution +6 Wisdom +3

Languages

Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, cold

Damage Vulnerabilities

radiant

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The greater ghast of Leng has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hp.

Command Ghasts of Leng

As a bonus action, the greater ghast of Leng commands a ghast of Leng within 30 feet of it to make one attack as a reaction against a creature the greater ghast attacked this round.

Keen Smell

The greater ghast of Leng has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Sunlight Hypersensitivity

The greater ghast of Leng takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.

Actions

Bite

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+4 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.

Claws

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d6+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The greater ghast of Leng makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws. If both claw attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, the greater ghast can automatically hit the target with its claws, and the greater ghast can't make claw attacks against other targets.

About Greater Ghast of Leng

Greater Ghast of Leng is a large aberration with a Challenge Rating of 8. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 153 hit points (derived from 18d10+54).

Greater Ghast of Leng has communication capabilities including Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Greater Ghast of Leng

2 tips available

When using Greater Ghast of Leng in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Greater Ghast of Leng

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 8.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 11 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 7,200 XP
Hard: 10,800 XP
Deadly: 14,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Greater Ghast of Leng?: Greater Ghast of Leng has a Challenge Rating of 8, making it appropriate for parties of level 8.0.
What type of creature is Greater Ghast of Leng?: Greater Ghast of Leng is a Large Aberration, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Greater Ghast of Leng speak?: Greater Ghast of Leng can communicate in Void Speech.